vermont

Phil Scott: Republican Party.

• Interstate 89 (I-89): One of the state’s most important routes. It connects the southern border with New Hampshire, passes through Montpelier (capital) and Burlington, then continues north to the Canadian border. 

• Interstate 91 (I-91): Runs the full length of the state from south (Massachusetts border) to the north (Canada), mainly along the eastern side near the Connecticut River. 

• Auxiliary Interstate: Interstate 189 (I-189) is a short spur in Chittenden County, connecting I-89 to Burlington/South Burlington area. 

• State highways also connect many smaller towns, rural areas, mountain regions. Examples include VT-15 which connects Winooski, Morrisville, Danville, etc.

      _    Champlain Valley Fair (Essex Junction) — late August. Fair with livestock, rides, concerts, local food and exhibitions. 

• Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival (Tunbridge) — celebrates local fiber arts, sheep, wool crafts. 

• Stowe Foliage Arts Festival (Stowe) — autumn arts festival timed with fall leaf season. 

• Gilfeather Turnip Festival in Wardsboro — celebrates the Gilfeather turnip (vegetable with local tradition). 

• Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival (Stowe) — teams launch pumpkins (or contraptions) as part of seasonal festival. 

• Various harvest, apple/cider-making, cheese/farm festivals, arts & crafts fairs.

            Humid continental.

• Winters are cold, especially in higher elevation and the “Northeast Kingdom” region; heavy snow is common. 

• Summers are warm, but not excessively hot in most areas; nights can be cool. 

• Annual precipitation moderate; snowfall abundant in winter in mountains and valleys; elevation plays big role. 

• Fall foliage is a major seasonal draw: vivid autumn leaves, cooler nights starting in September.